Postdoctoral Associate in Pediatrics (Duke University)

Requisition Number: 266940 Institution: Duke University School of Medicine Location: Durham Employment Type: Regular, full-time Personnel Area: Medical Center Date Posted: Feb 27, 2026 Institution Overview Duke University School of Medicine: Founded 1930, ranked 6th nationally Inclusive, collaborative research environment ~2,500 faculty, 1,300 students, 6,000 staff Part of Duke Health, a world-class academic medical center encompassing hospitals, clinics, and research centers Position Overview The Postdoctoral Associate will contribute to gene therapy research addressing neuromuscular disorders, specifically Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), with a focus on respiratory and neuropathology. Key Responsibilities Lead research on respiratory pathology and neuropathology in DMD Design, execute, and document molecular, cellular, biochemical, and immunological experiments Conduct whole-body plethysmography, neurophysiology, and post-mortem molecular analyses (qPCR, western blot, histology) Evaluate adeno-associated viral (AAV) gene therapy approaches for respiratory dysfunction Optimize and troubleshoot protocols, reagents, and equipment Collaborate with lab members on manuscripts, reports, and documentation Maintain accurate lab notebooks and stay current on emerging techniques and reagents Requirements / Qualifications PhD or equivalent (ScD, MD, DVM); degree must be conferred before appointment Animal handling experience Intellectual curiosity and growth mindset Expertise in biostatistics and bioinformatics (scRNA-seq analysis) Experience in molecular, cellular, biochemical, and immunological assays Commitment to research integrity, collegial conduct, and responsible lab practices Expectations Conduct research under supervision of a mentor Publish research results during the appointment period Maintain lab records, adhere to Duke policies and safety standards Comply with ethical and regulatory guidelines (animals, human subjects, chemicals, isotopes, etc.) Engage in open communication with mentor regarding research and discoveries Optional teaching responsibilities may be included Equal Opportunity Duke University is an Equal Opportunity Employer Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and a collaborative research environment No discrimination based on age, color, disability, gender, gender identity/expression, race, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, or military status Contact / Additional Info Nearest Major Market: Durham, NC Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh, NC If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

Requisition Number: 266940
Institution: Duke University School of Medicine
Location: Durham
Employment Type: Regular, full-time
Personnel Area: Medical Center
Date Posted: Feb 27, 2026

Institution Overview

Duke University School of Medicine: Founded 1930, ranked 6th nationally
Inclusive, collaborative research environment
~2,500 faculty, 1,300 students, 6,000 staff
Part of Duke Health, a world-class academic medical center encompassing hospitals, clinics, and research centers

Position Overview

The Postdoctoral Associate will contribute to gene therapy research addressing neuromuscular disorders, specifically Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), with a focus on respiratory and neuropathology.

Key Responsibilities

Lead research on respiratory pathology and neuropathology in DMD
Design, execute, and document molecular, cellular, biochemical, and immunological experiments
Conduct whole-body plethysmography, neurophysiology, and post-mortem molecular analyses (qPCR, western blot, histology)
Evaluate adeno-associated viral (AAV) gene therapy approaches for respiratory dysfunction
Optimize and troubleshoot protocols, reagents, and equipment
Collaborate with lab members on manuscripts, reports, and documentation
Maintain accurate lab notebooks and stay current on emerging techniques and reagents

Requirements / Qualifications

PhD or equivalent (ScD, MD, DVM); degree must be conferred before appointment
Animal handling experience
Intellectual curiosity and growth mindset
Expertise in biostatistics and bioinformatics (scRNA-seq analysis)
Experience in molecular, cellular, biochemical, and immunological assays
Commitment to research integrity, collegial conduct, and responsible lab practices

Expectations

Conduct research under supervision of a mentor
Publish research results during the appointment period
Maintain lab records, adhere to Duke policies and safety standards
Comply with ethical and regulatory guidelines (animals, human subjects, chemicals, isotopes, etc.)
Engage in open communication with mentor regarding research and discoveries
Optional teaching responsibilities may be included

Equal Opportunity

Duke University is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and a collaborative research environment
No discrimination based on age, color, disability, gender, gender identity/expression, race, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, or military status